Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a change of pace? Do you have a passion for helping people? Look no further!
Pinnacle Peak Recovery is a mental health and substance use treatment provider located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
If the following values are important to you then you will be a great fit for our company culture.

• Compassion
• Fun
• Collaborate
• Integrity

Our hiring process is centered around our core values. We do this to ensure a good culture fit, which in turn creates an unmatched work environment. With our comprehensive onboarding process and support staff you will feel:
Informed - Confident - Empowered

Our program focuses on a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcoming addiction and mental health disorders in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. We offer nationally recognized, evidence-based treatment options including MAT. Our clinic aspires to the highest level of care and is proud to have received accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
We provide an excellent compensation and benefits package for full-time employees, including 401(k) program, PTO, medical, dental, vision insurance and professional liability insurance.

REGISTERED NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION
Pinnacle Peak Recovery is a Scottsdale-based detox, inpatient and PHP/IOP extended treatment facility treating adult men and women recovering from the effects of substance dependence. At PPR, our goal is to assist our clients in regaining the life they were intended to have, prior to drug/alcohol addiction. We work together as a multi-disciplinary team, to treat each client individually with the highest level of clinical and medical interventions available. Our staff are dedicated, skilled and passionate about working with recovering men and women. If you are passionate about working in the field of recovery, we’d love to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse provides support to the medical and clinical team to ensure a consistently high level of medical care withing a detox and residential program in Scottsdale, AZ. This position works closely with medical and clinical staff and Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals in providing client care. Responsible for performing nursing duties, provide direct medical care to clients and act as a medical resource and support to Behavioral Health Professionals as needed.

SCHEDULE: Sun-Tuesday day shift 7am-7pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with medication management, client medication education and administration according to physician orders and in accordance with facility policy.
• Assist with clients’ prescription medication refill and administration.
• Document and maintain accurate and current client records in EMR software system.
• Complete intake assessments and other required documentation upon admissions.
• Oversee work and responsibilities of BHT’s and act as a resource for BHT’s in performance of job duties related to client care.
• Monitor and observe clients upon admission, manage any medical challenges within license scope and contact physician as appropriate.
• Dispose of bio-hazard waste in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Monitor and observe Urinalysis and/or Breathalyzer tests as needed.
• Monitor and document client vital signs, physical condition and behaviors as part of the program structure.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and supervision.
• Abide by all legal and ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Maintains current certification/licensure for this position:

• RN license
• BLS Provider
• Fingerprint Clearance Card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand/walk/sit for long periods of time.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally required to list/push/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist clients up to 300 lbs, entering and exiting vehicles.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to his job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.